weed — a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted and prevents crops or garden plants from growing properly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted and prevents crops or garden plants from growing properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /wiːd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says dandelions are weeds, but I think they're pretty flowers trying their best.
- The teacher decided to weed out lazy students from the advanced class.
- After using weed killer, my neighbor's garden looks like a zombie apocalypse movie set.
weed
NOUN[/wiːd/]
a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted and prevents crops or garden plants from growing properly
The gardener pulled weeds from the vegetable garden.
The boy weeded out the unwanted plants so the flowers could grow well. (WEED → “WEED OUT!” → remove unwanted plants)
After pulling the weeds, the gardener planted a seed and fed the young plant with water.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'weod', originally meaning 'grass' or 'herb' in a neutral sense. Over time, the meaning shifted to denote an unwanted or undesirable plant, reflecting a change in human perception and agricultural practice.
Breakdown
Old English 'weod' (grass, herb) evolved into Middle English and modern English 'weed', with the semantic shift from a neutral botanical term to a plant considered undesirable or invasive in cultivated spaces.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother says dandelions are weeds, but I think they're pretty flowers trying their best.”
“The teacher decided to weed out lazy students from the advanced class.”
“After using weed killer, my neighbor's garden looks like a zombie apocalypse movie set.”
“She spent hours weeding the flower bed before the garden party.”
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